The average train between Reading and Whitchurch takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Whitchurch. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Reading to Whitchurch train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Whitchurch train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Reading to Whitchurch train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Whitchurch is 204.9 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Whitchurch (Shrops) via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 3h 46m.